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Gardening tips: How to start a concrete block raised bed garden

June 26, 2023 - gardening styles have different pros and cons. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using concrete block raised beds.

Advantages

Choosing raised beds also has advantages:

Disadvantages

Here are some of the disadvantages of concrete block raised beds:

Fortunately, you can solve these disadvantages. While you can't make concrete blocks lighter, that heavy lifting ...

Gardening tips: 12 Non-toxic ways to get rid of weeds in your driveway

May 23, 2023 - gardening hacks to try.

Weed-free gardening: 4 tips for effective weed control.

4 Easy ways to control weeds without using toxic chemical herbicides.

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Gardening 101: How to use fertilizer properly for healthy plants with better yields

April 05, 2023 -

Just like humans have different dietary needs, different plants usually need more than a bag of 10-10-10 fertilizer. In some cases, 10-10-10 fertilizer can be bad for plants. For example, once fruits and vegetables start flowering, they will need something other than 10-10-10 fertilizer.

If you're new to home gardening, fertilizer selection can be intimidating. But with some research and practice, you will learn which fertilizers your crops will need during the ...

Gardening, art and more: 6 Home improvement projects that can help boost your mental health

January 25, 2023 - gardening for mental health and well-being.)

Studies also suggest that gardening may help reduce stress and anxiety and help improve your mood.

If you don't have a lot of space for a backyard garden, you can start a garden in containers. Grow herbs on your kitchen windowsill or flowers in a pot on your porch.

If you have more space, plant different vegetables or fruit trees.

Here are some crops to grow in a backyard garden:

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Gardening tips: How to grow greens and microgreens indoors

December 08, 2022 -

Starting a home garden can help if you want to cut food costs. But if you don't have enough space for a garden, you can still feed your family nutritious food by growing greens and microgreens indoors.

With the right techniques and tools, you can grow and harvest greens and microgreens even in winter.Tips for growing salad greens

Growing salad greens is easier compared to growing microgreens. If you have a home garden or an indoor garden, you may already have the ...

Gardening tips for preppers: How to start a medicinal herb garden

October 28, 2022 - gardening is therapeutic

Whether you're only growing medicinal herbs in containers or going all out with a home garden for different fruits and vegetables, gardening can help you feel better both mentally and physically.

You can save money by growing your own herbs

Fresh or dried herbs are often expensive, especially if you often buy organic herbs.

On the other hand, growing herbs can be fairly cheap. While growing vegetables can also ...

Gardening 101: Save money on food with hydroponics

August 24, 2022 -

What is hydroponics?

Hydroponic farming is a unique gardening technique that grows plants in a nutrient solution medium instead of soil. Sometimes, the roots will hang directly into a liquid mixture of water and dissolved nutrients, but you can also grow plants in an inert substrate growing medium.

There are many benefits to starting a hydroponic garden. You can set up a big or small system depending on your needs, and it can produce crops in almost any location....

Gardening tips: Learn about secondary nutrients that help nourish your garden plants

June 27, 2022 - gardening tips for beginners.

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Work smarter, not harder: 6 Home gardening hacks to try.

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Gardening 101: Ten crops you can grow in buckets throughout the year

February 17, 2020 - gardening strategies at GreenLivingNews.com.

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Gardening tips for seedling survival: The benefits of hardening off plants and vegetables

September 29, 2019 -

The benefits of hardening

Hardening is the process of taking your seedlings outside in increasing lengths so that they become strong enough to live outdoors. Outside, plants will be constantly exposed to the forces of nature, like harsh winds, scorching heat, and beating rains. You run the risk of having your plants wilt, burn, or die. There are also other factors that can affect your plants' health, like the soil and their access to water. As their gardener, it is crucial ...

Gardening tips for managing weeds

September 12, 2018 -

Audrey Kalil, from North Dakota State University, explained that weeds are extremely efficient at competing for nutrients, sunlight, and water that your plants also require. This efficiency is the major cause of the problems that weeds may spread in your garden or field.

Here are some tips that may help you get rid of weeds:

Kalil added that the best way to eliminate weeds in your garden is to learn more about them. Try to identify the weed ...

Gardening hacks: High-yield strategies to make the most out of your space

August 09, 2018 - gardening hacks that can boost your vegetable yield, visit HomeGardeningNews.com.

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Survival gardening: The best crops to grow for self-sufficiency

May 01, 2024 -

Aside from stocking up on necessary supplies, you also need to train yourself and hone your skills to become self-sufficient. Gardening is an excellent survival skill to learn and cultivate if your goal is to achieve self-sustainability.

Having your own food garden has many advantages. On top of giving you food security, it also comes with health benefits. Experts say that gardening is similar to moderate to strenuous forms of exercise, making it a great ...

Food freedom: Gardening options for self-sufficient preppers

March 15, 2024 -

According to Survivopedia, gardening can be adapted to nearly any available space – whether you have a rural property with sprawling plots of land or a tiny apartment with just a windowsill and no backyard.Vertical gardening

You can make the most of limited space, such as balconies, patios or small gardens, by growing plants – including flowers, herbs and vegetables – vertically. With the right setup and care, vertical gardens can help create privacy ...

Home gardening basics: 11 Fast-growing vegetables you can harvest in 2 months or less

March 13, 2024 - gardening tips for beginners.

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Home gardening tips: How to make the best compost for healthy crops.

12 Useful medicinal herbs to grow in your home garden.

Growing your own food: Gardening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced gardeners.

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Scaremongering climate “experts” spread absurd myth that HOME GARDENING is hazardous for the planet

February 02, 2024 - gardening for mental health and well-being.)

But climate alarmists are not going to give city dwellers peace of mind. According to them, greening indoor spaces can also come at an environmental cost,  citing carbon emissions from the trucks that transport plants, plastic pots and synthetic fertilizers. These, they said, are made from petroleum and the harvesting of soil components like peat can "tear up slow-forming habitats."

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13 Things to add to your to-do list for summer gardening

June 29, 2023 -

Organize, sharpen, sanitize and restore your gardening tools

Sharp-rust-free tools will make your gardening tasks much easier – whether it means digging into the soil or cutting through weeds.

If you keep your tools in good shape, you won't need to replace them as often.

Remove any rust or build-up that might be corroding them. Once the tarnish is removed, add a coat of boiled linseed oil to help stop the oxidation process. For shovels and trowels, ...

Growing your own food: Gardening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced gardeners

May 22, 2023 - gardening resource launched by University of Illinois.)Information about your region

Here are some links to useful information and guides so you can plant what your family enjoys cooking and eating:

Find your zone – will identify what plants are suitable for your USDA zone.

Vegetable growing guides – guides for 58 garden vegetables where each profile contains a detailed description and growing instructions, site and soil requirements, varieties and solutions ...

Home gardening tips: How to make the best compost for healthy crops

May 16, 2023 - gardening basics: How to keep composting during the winter.)Choose the right location for your compost pile or bin

Look for an area that receives partial sun and is easy to access. The location should also be far enough away from your home to avoid any unpleasant odors.Choose the best composting method for your gardening needs

There are different ways to compost and your options include traditional backyard bins or worm composting systems. Choose a method ...

Home gardening tips: How to create potting soil for hanging baskets and containers

April 23, 2023 - gardeningnews.com for more tips on how to keep plants in hanging baskets and containers healthy.

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Watering and garden soil: 10 Irrigation techniques to use in your home garden.

Home gardening: 3 Benefits of crop rotation.

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